Lifeguards

NOTE: Number of positions will be dependent upon availability and certifications of applicants. Positions will provide combined coverage for above listed facilities.

Department: Athletics / Pine Lake The Moyer Pool is located in the Binder Physical Education Center on the Hartwick College Campus, Oneonta, NY. The Pine Lake Environmental Campus is located in Davenport, NY.

Full-time (35-40 hrs/wk) ; Monday - SundayNOTE: Positions will vary from 35-40 hours/week based on hiring sufficient staff to provide coverage for the facilities listed above on a rotational basis. Work week hours to be scheduled by Dale Rothenberger, Aquatics Director/Summer Facilities Supervisor.

Description: Provide lifeguard coverage during open recreation hours and for special groups and functions held during the summer months in the Moyer Pool and Pine Lake Waterfront. Responsibilities will include all regular lifeguard duties (water safety supervision, monitor attendance, help with New York State Department of Health swim skill testing for all summer programs, keep work site clean and orderly), and other duties as assigned by the Aquatics Director/Summer Facilities Supervisor. May also include working some hours monitoring/supervising the Campbell Fitness Center in Dewar Hall.

Qualifications: Previous lifeguard experience required for head lifeguard position; for other positions previous lifeguard and fitness/weight training experience preferred. Must have the ability to complete some clerical and maintenance tasks; keep accurate records; must be conscientious and reliable; and have good telephone and one-on-one interaction skills. Must have good organizational and communication skills, and be able to interact effectively with children. See certification requirements listed below.

Applications for Employment may be picked up in the offices of Financial Services or Human Resources. They are also available in the employment section of the Hartwick College website. It is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the supervisor listed above if he/she is interested in a summer position.